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Florida Senate passes GOP bill that would create police force for election crimes
NBC 'News' ^ | 3/04/22

Posted on 03/05/2022 1:26:54 AM PST by Libloather

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida Senate passed a voting law package Friday that was pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and would create a police force dedicated to pursuing election crimes.

The chamber approved the bill on a party lines vote with nearly all Republicans in support. House lawmakers are considering companion legislation.

DeSantis, a Republican, proposed the need for an election police unit last year, citing unspecified allegations of fraud that have gained traction in parts of the GOP following former President Donald Trump's false claims that his reelection was stolen.

The governor, who is running for reelection and considered a potential 2024 presidential challenger, has both praised Florida's 2020 Election as smooth and said more rules are needed to prevent wrongdoing. Voter fraud is rare and generally detected. There is consensus among election officials and experts that there was no fraud that could have impacted results in the last presidential election.

“What are we really afraid of here?” Sen. Travis Hutson, a Republican sponsoring the bill, asked lawmakers Friday after a short debate. “Are we afraid of our elections being too secure?”

The bill would create an Office of Election Crimes and Security under the Department of State to review fraud allegations and conduct preliminary investigations. The governor would be required to appoint a group of special officers from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement who would be dedicated to pursuing the election law violations.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Computers/Internet; Conspiracy; Local News
KEYWORDS: crimes; desantis; election; fl; florida; police
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To: Libloather

Voter fraud is currently ignored. There is consensus among election fraudsters and the DNC that there was no fraud that could have impacted results in the last presidential election.

Fixed it.


21 posted on 03/05/2022 8:25:51 AM PST by jdsteel ("A Republic, Madam, if you can keep it." Sorry Ben, looks like we blew it.)
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To: Libloather
Office of Election Crimes and Security under the Department of State to review fraud allegations and conduct preliminary investigations.

Good. It's about damn time we protected one the most important rights in a democracy...

DeSantis should call it a 'Voter Rights Bill' because it protects the sanctity of the vote - FOR ALL AMERICANS/

22 posted on 03/05/2022 9:04:50 AM PST by GOPJ (We can ignore reality, but we cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. Ayn Rand)
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To: Libloather

I want them to build gallows for election crimes. Enough is enough.


23 posted on 03/05/2022 3:01:07 PM PST by Bullish (This is the most bloated and most inept govt in history.)
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To: Bullish; MinuteGal; M Kehoe

My Gov of all action, not just words. Love my Gov!


24 posted on 03/05/2022 10:34:24 PM PST by flaglady47 (Donald J.Trump, President in 2024 - DeSantis for VP (or Senior Advisor))
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